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California Unemployment Drops: Marin Leads with 4% Rate

1/27/2026

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The California Employment Development Department reported December unemployment rates for the North Bay region, with the statewide rate declining from 5.6% in November to 5.5% in December.
Marin County posted the lowest rate at 4%, while Lake County reached 7.7%.
Private education and health services gained jobs.
Construction declined due to wet weather, and Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Mendocino counties showed varied activity.

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Story summary

The California Employment Development Department reported December unemployment rates for the North Bay region, with the statewide rate declining from 5.6% in November to 5.5% in December.
Marin County posted the lowest rate at 4%, while Lake County reached 7.7%.
Private education and health services gained jobs.
Construction declined due to wet weather, and Napa, Sonoma, Solano, and Mendocino counties showed varied activity.